Los Angeles, the metropolis of the Pacific states, is several miles back from the coast. A few years ago the people wanted a harbor, so they annexed a small port called San Pedro, improved the harbor, and are now carrying on an immense trade with other countries. (Excellent photographs of Los Angeles may be found in National Geographic--1934, Volume 66, page 538--July-December).
Tank ships at dock, railroads, oil tanks, etc. Formerly there was a large ocean bay here; but mud and sand from the surrouding streams soon filled it up to the level of high tide, except for a few tide-water-channels which the tides have kept open. These channels are used for the harbor.
A general view of the business section and a large part of the residential section, looking north. The mountains to the north of the city are plainly visible.
